Spatial Planning
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What is Spatial Planning?
Spatial planning is the process of organising how land and resources are used to guide the growth and development of a town or region in a sustainable and coordinated way. It ensures that growth happens in the right places, at the right time, and in ways that benefit all members of the community.
At its heart, spatial planning takes a holistic and systematic approach, looking at how different areas and spaces interact and work together. It helps us understand the relationships between places, such as:
- How Stellenbosch town interacts with nearby municipalities like Cape Town or Drakenstein.
- How different areas within Stellenbosch’s jurisdiction, like Franschhoek, Klapmuts, and Stellenbosch town itself, influence and connect with one another.
By focusing on these interactions, spatial planning ensures that growth across the Municipality happens in a way that strengthens connections, supports communities, and promotes balanced development between urban and rural areas.
Tools like the Spatial Development Framework (SDF) help guide this process by providing a long-term vision and strategy for development. The SDF aligns with the broader priorities and objectives of the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) to ensure that public investment and resources are directed to the areas where they are most needed.
Spatial planning is particularly important in South Africa’s context, where it plays a key role in addressing historical inequalities, creating inclusive communities, and ensuring fair access to resources and opportunities for everyone.
Here you have access to view and download all Spatial Planning related documents:
FQ 114/25 SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF THE LATEST PATRIOT ADVANCED ALARM SOFTWARE SYSTEM
FQ 113/25 PROVISION OF ICT HARDWARE TO ENHANCE FIBRE CONNECTIVITY
FQ111/25 Monthly Rental of Containers for Beltana Stores
| WHO TO CONTACT | DIRECTORATE: PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT |
|---|---|
| Mduduzi Nhleko Manager: GIS | 021 808 8658 Mduduzi.Nhleko@stellenbosch.gov.za |
| Katherine Robinson Senior Heritage Planner | 021 808 8608 Katherine.Robinson@stellenbosch.gov.za |
| Kaizer Makati Heritage Planner | 021 808 8603 Kaizer.Makati@stellenbosch.gov.za |
